More Red-Light Cameras May Be To Come For Fort Lauderdale Intersections

Fort Lauderdale commissioners are in the process of deciding whether to place red-light cameras at an additional eight intersections throughout the city in an effort to not only catch more drivers running red lights, but also to hopefully decrease the number of automobile accidents. In 2010, the city placed red-light cameras at six intersections, and since September, it has added eleven more. According to Commissioner Romney Rogers, the cameras seem to be “preventing intersection collisions” at most of the intersections equipped with the technology.

Commissioners were presented with a proposed list of intersections that the red-light cameras would be added to in May, but they refused to approve the entire list at that time because they were not sure of the cameras’ effects. Concerns have been raised about whether the cameras have a negative impact on tourism and if they are actually reducing the number of collisions.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently released a survey showing that the presence of red-light cameras actually decreased the number of rear-end and side-impact crashes at intersections. Contrary to these findings, Fort Lauderdale officials stated that the number of crashes at the original six intersections equipped with the cameras has doubled since their installation. Some commissioners are still convinced that the cameras promote safe driving and will likely vote to approve the eight additional red-light cameras. Although the additional cameras come at a hefty price of $1.6 million, the city estimates that its revenues as a result of citations that will be issued will surpass that expense.

Reducing intersection car accidents is an integral part of achieving safer roadways. These accidents often lead to serious injuries or even death. If you or someone you know has been involved in a serious intersection automobile accident, it is important that you contact a knowledgeable and experienced motor vehicle accident attorney. The Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys at Friedland | Carmona offer over twenty years of experience helping victims of all kinds of car accidents receive compensation for their injuries. Call (305) 661-2008 today for your free consultation!